Finishing Utility Operator

TSG - The Sheridan Group seeks a Finishing Utility Operator to support high-impact public affairs and advocacy campaigns. In this role, you'll operate and maintain finishing equipment to prepare, assemble, and quality-check communications materials used across policy, politics, and media initiatives. Working in a collaborative, high-performance environment, you'll manage day-to-day production tasks, track job specs, and ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery. You'll partner closely with senior strategists and account teams, gaining exposure to integrated campaigns while contributing to operational excellence and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor finishing equipment to support production of communications and advocacy materials
• Prepare, load, and inspect printed or digital assets for finishing processes
• Ensure quality control, accuracy, and consistency of finished materials against client requirements
• Coordinate with account and production teams to meet deadlines and campaign needs
• Perform routine equipment checks, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance
• Follow safety, data security, and process protocols in a fast-paced environment
• Document production runs, issues, and improvements for continuous optimization
• Collaborate in a small-team setting to prioritize and execute shifting project demands

Required Skills

• Finishing equipment operation
• Print or digital production workflows
• Quality control and inspection
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Production scheduling and time management
• Materials handling and inventory tracking
• Documentation and reporting of production runs
• Health and safety compliance
• Collaboration with account and production teams
• Basic computer and job-ticketing systems